Philippians 1-2

After his salutation and introduction Paul repeats to his letter's audience the prayer that he has been raising on their behalf. The final though of the prayer was for the believers to grow in their knowledge and judgment. The fruit of this growth will be good qualities. Traits, which Paul points out, are the work of Jesus Christ in their lives. He gives us a subtle reminder that even as we grow in knowledge it is God who produces the increase.
Stuart